Community calendar: 5/1/13

Sound Cycling SeriesSeattle Public Libraries, Montlake and Capitol Hill BranchesThe Seattle Public Library will host the Sound Cycling series this spring. Learn how to use a bike as a healthy and economical means of transportation, perform basic bike maintenance and more.
Everyday Biking – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at the Montlake Branch, 2401 24th Ave. E.
Bicycle Maintenance – Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Capitol Hill Branch, 425 Harvard Ave. E.
This session is designed for teens.

Volunteer Park Spring Stewardship PartyVolunteer Park Sunday, May 5, 10am – 2pm
The Volunteer Park Trust is throwing a gardening party to clean up areas surrounding the reservoir. PLUS doughnuts, coffee and socializing! Gather at the Black Sun sculpture across from the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Please bring friends and kids. Gloves and tools will be provided, or bring your own. No gardening experience necessary.

Seattle Parks Seeks Qualified Providers for Summer Art in the Park Program206-615-0303 or email daisy.catague@seattle.govDeadline is Friday, May 10, 2013
Seattle Parks and Recreation is looking for the individuals, groups, or organizations who best demonstrate their ability to provide culturally relevant, safe, and reliable programs to the community through the Summer Art in the Park Program.

Manning’s Funeral Parlor/Richard Hugo House to be considered for landmark nominationSeattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, Room 4060Wednesday, May 15, 3:30 PM
The public is invited to attend the meeting and make comments.

Nominations Open for 2013 Mayor’s Arts AwardsThe deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., May 15
The annual Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts, and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts.

Sponsor a Stunning Cap Hill MuralSubmissions are due May 15, 2013. Artists chosen will be announced June 1, 2013.http://www.stunningseattle.org/call-to-artists/
Beginning summer of 2013, Stunning Seattle will produce four gigantic, high quality, world class street art inspired murals in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. This is the perfect chance to show the world that your business is dedicated to supporting the arts.

Announcing the 2013 Golden Dumpster Awardswww.cleanscapes.com/seattle
Interested property management companies have until August 1st to submit their application.These awards provide commercial properties in Seattle with an opportunity to be recognized for achieving significant solid waste reduction, increasing and encouraging recycling and composting in their building, and providing educational opportunities for their tenants.